Meet the Stepfather of Soul

Jason Stone, the "Stepfather of Soul," is an attorney, record collector, game show buff, boardgamer, board game collector, board game designer, writer, blogger, online radio show host and more, though not necessarily in that order, and he is a firm believer in the maxim "you learn something new every day."

Make sure to hear Jason's "GET ON DOWN WITH THE STEPFATHER OF SOUL!" show on Rockin' Radio, where we play the "best oldies you've never heard!"

The Rediscovery of Sir Lattimore Brown!

One of the greatest things to come out of this blog was the rediscovery of '60s Southern soul man "Sir" Lattimore Brown, who had been considered dead for at least twenty years. The story of how this came to pass, and Lattimore's amazing story, is chronicled by Red Kelly at The B-Side. Follow the story here.

On March 25, 2011, Lattimore was struck and killed by a motor vehicle as he crossed the street near his home in Pensacola. Though the shock of this news is fresh, I am so thankful that Lattimore was able to spend his last days in relative comfort and with people around him who loved him and cared about him. "It ain't nothing but God!" was the catchphrase of the story of his rediscovery. Now he's home with the God that brought him through so many things. May he rest in peace.

GET ON DOWN TRIBUTE PODCAST

Episode #39A of the Get on Down podcast is dedicated to Lattimore, and features recordings made between 1960 and 1975. Click here to access the playlist and play the podcast via HIPCAST.

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Rhythm & Booze!

Make sure to come to El Myr Burrito Lounge in Atlanta on the third Saturday of each month for RHYTHM & BOOZE, Atlanta's oldest soul record party, hosted by Tim Lawrence and featuring guest DJs, including your ever-lovin' Stepfather of Soul!

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